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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,533.21, 9,792.52 and 2,829.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,533.21, 9,792.52 and 2,829.89 is: 4,241.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,533.21 : 9,792.52 = 2,829.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,533.21/9,792.52 = 2,829.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,533.21x = 9,792.52 × 2,829.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,533.21x = 27,711,771.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,711,771.83/6,533.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,241.68

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